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Banking experts make moves at First National

First
National Bank Alaska’s Board of Directors recently appointed or promoted five
Alaska banking experts to different roles inside the state’s largest community
bank.

With more
than 10 years of banking experience, Rachel Carlson is the new Branch
Manager at the U-Med Branch near the University of Alaska Anchorage. Carlson
previously worked as a Teller, Customer Service Representative and Personal
Banker.

“Contributing
to our community by helping our customers reach their financial goals is
rewarding,” Carlson said. “The U-Med area is a vibrant part of Anchorage and
the branch team and I will always be excited to be part of it.”

After more
than a year spent managing two other Anchorage-area branches, Krissi Estrada
is the new Branch Manager at the downtown Main Branch.

“Making the
move from one part of town to another won’t change my approach,” Estrada said.
“We’ll continue to provide the best financial solutions for our fellow
Alaskans.”

Carlson and
Estrada and will each be responsible for business development, consumer loans,
branch operations and customer service at their branches.

Paula
Grau was appointed Vice
President and is the new Cash Management Administrator. In her role, Grau
oversees the Cash Management Sales and Support Units, the team behind the
bank’s merchant services, Corporate MasterCard business and treasury management
services for large commercial customers. She is dedicated to help make sure
business customers receive the support they need.

“Learning
about our customers’ needs and building relationships is essential to
everything we do at First National,” said Grau, a 23-year banking veteran.
“Working alongside the bank’s experts is motivating as is helping Alaska
businesses grow.”

After
spending nine years with First National, including seven years in mortgage
lending, Loan Officer Mike Scott has transferred to the Dimond Branch as
part of the bank’s corporate lending unit. He’s now responsible for developing
and maintaining business banking relationships and help companies build on
opportunities through lending.

Scott
graduated from nearby Dimond High School in 2003 and is eager to be involved in
that neighborhood of businesses.

“I hope to
rely on my extensive real estate knowledge when building close-knit
relationships with our business customers,” Scott said. “I’ve learned from my
fellow First National banking experts and no one works harder than we do.”

In her
position as Senior Mortgage Underwriter and Loan Officer, Dawnette Starr
will help customers secure the loans needed to support their lifestyles and
fulfill their dreams. She’ll do so by examining and analyzing loan
documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness and that each loan meets
market and company standards.

Starr has
worked in the industry for nearly 30 years.

“Whether
it’s a first-time home buyer, a refinancing or a remodel, it’s such a joy to
help make sure customers come close to seeing their dreams come true,” Starr
said. “Home ownerships is such a huge financial commitment, it’s an honor to
play a role in the process.”

Alaskan-owned
and operated since 1922, First National proudly meets the financial needs of
Alaskans with ATMs and branches in 18 communities throughout the state. Visit FNBAlaska.com for more information about Alaska’s
largest locally-owned bank and access to efficient and secure online banking
services.

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